Mirror therapy using mixed reality for phantom limb pain (PLP) has not been sufficiently investigated for in-home use, but a system called Mr. MAPP was developed to allow patients to engage with their amputated limb through interactive games.
A pilot study showed that using Mr. MAPP at home for one month was feasible and resulted in significant reductions in pain intensity and improved functional scores for patients with lower extremity PLP.
The study suggests that Mr. MAPP could be beneficial for pain relief and functional improvement, highlighting the need for more extensive research and clinical trials to confirm these findings.
A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of a mixed reality system, Mr. MAPP, to help patients with phantom pain by visualizing their amputated limb and performing exercises.
Seven patients participated, but the study had to pause due to COVID-19, with only four finishing the trial after using the system for one month.
Although in-game data indicated a positive trend, pain scores did not show significant changes, although one participant did experience improvements in function.